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Devaughn Vele or Jake Bates

Who Should I Start? - Week 3 • Start New
Devaughn Vele

Devaughn Vele

WR • New Orleans Saints NO
Jake Bates

Jake Bates

K • Detroit Lions DET
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Vele over Bates

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Devaughn Vele

Devaughn Vele vs. Raiders: Reliable Slot Target Poised for Another Solid Outing

Devaughn Vele has carved out an immediate, reliable role as the primary slot receiver for New Orleans, capitalizing on vacated perimeter depth with Jordyn Tyson sidelined. Through his first two games, Vele has commanded 16 targets, hauling in 12 receptions for 133 yards and a score, establishing quick rapport with quarterback Tyler Shough inside the Superdome.

Fantasy managers are taking notice, pushing his roster rate up to 87%. For Week 3 against a 2-0 Raiders defense, our projections peg him for around 4 catches, 50 receiving yards, and 11.5 fantasy points. Given his consistent target volume and interior usage, Vele shapes up as a high-floor flex option who warrants starting consideration in PPR formats.

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Bates over Vele

 
 
 
 
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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Devaughn Vele
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
56412.8290
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
1213311.1311
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Jake Bates
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FG FG% XPM PTS
1100.047
Season stats based on the past 7 days

FG FG% XPM PTS
2100.0814
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Devaughn Vele
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WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @DET 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Jake Bates
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WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @BUF 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Devaughn Vele
OWN
87%
+9.47 compared to last week
START
37%
+23.12 compared to last week
OWN/START Jake Bates
OWN
63%
-4.24 compared to last week
START
59%
-3.05 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Devaughn Vele
29th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Jake Bates
11th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Devaughn Vele

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 29th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 19th with 19.30 total points (9.65 avg).
  • Currently 32.4 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is doing a better than most people thought he would.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 10 in receptions and is currently ranked 9th among WR.
  • Top 15 in targets and is currently ranked 14th among WR.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 29th among WR.
  • Top 20 in reception yards with 133 and 11.08 YPC and is currently ranked 20th among WR.
  • Top 25 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 22nd among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 75 in rush yards with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 58th among WR.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +10, Rec Yards: +117 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • Catches per game are very high so watch out!

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 50, REC YDS: 525, REC TDS: 4
Breakdown Jake Bates

    Overview

  • Including a kicker in a trade is rather pointless. Don't dare give up a positional player for a kicker.
  • Experts rank this player at 11th among K's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 22nd with 14.00 total points (7.00 avg).
  • Currently 17 points behind the leader: Evan McPherson
  • He should be doing a bit better than this. Look for him to bounce back.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years:

    • Season Outlook

  • FGA: 34, FGM: 29, XP: 51
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Devaughn Vele

No Injury Reported

Injury Jake Bates

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Devaughn Vele

Week 3
New Orleans Saints VS Las Vegas Raiders

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
13.50306.5053803.89
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 22nd among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 5th with 23.00 total points (11.50 avg).
  • Currently 6 points behind the leader: Bengals DST
  • He is doing much better than most people thought he would.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in total yards against with 306.50 per game and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 2 in turnovers with 5 (2.50 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Ranked 15th in rush defense with 201 (100.50 per game).
  • Top 12 in pass defense with 412 (206.00 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 4 in sacks with 8 (4.00 per game) and currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 4 in interceptions with 3 (1.50 per game) and currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 6 in points against with 13.50 per game and currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 24th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -28.5, Turnovers: +3 Sacks: +2, INTs: +2, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -3,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 39, INT: 11, TDS: 2, PA/G: 27, YDS/G: 337.7
Matchups Jake Bates

Week 3
Detroit Lions VS New York Jets

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
15.00207.5020602.97
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 10th with 15.00 total points (7.50 avg).
  • Currently 14 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 2 in total yards against with 207.50 per game and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 2 in rush defense with 131 (65.50 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 2 in pass defense with 284 (142.00 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 10 in sacks with 6 (3.00 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 6 in points against with 15.00 per game and currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 23rd in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -143, Turnovers: +2 Sacks: +1, INTs: EVEN, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -17,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 29, INT: 11, TDS: 7, PA/G: 31.4, YDS/G: 377.8
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Devaughn Vele
11.14
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Jake Bates
7.25
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Devaughn Vele
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2024 DEN 13 55 41 475 11.6 3 0 0 0 0
2025 NO 10 46 28 330 11.8 2 0 0 0 0
2026 NO 2 16 12 133 11.1 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 144 108 1197 11.1 9 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 12 52 35 403 11.7 3 0 0 0 0
Totals 26 119 81 938 11.6 6 0 0 0 0
Career Jake Bates
YEAR TEAM GP FGA FGM PCT XPA XPM
2024 DET 16 29 26 90% 67 64
2025 DET 16 36 29 81% 60 58
2026 DET 2 2 2 100% 8 8
ON PACE 18 18 18 100% 72 72
3-YEAR AVG 12 22 19 85% 44 42
Totals 38 68 58 85% 139 134
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NYM @WAS 01:05 EDT EST
PHI vs TB 03:05 EDT EST
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